BARDÖT Beauty was founded by our medical director Dr. Ashley Clerk.

Even as a young girl Ashley was always intrigued by the arts. Studying to be a classical ballet dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, traveling the world with print modelling and photography, and taking every opportunity to enjoy dance and the theatre. She has always had an eye for creating or finding beauty amongst the chaos or complex, a passion which is evident in the work she does today.

After receiving her undergraduate degrees at University of Manitoba and Lakehead University, Ashley went on to complete her graduate and post graduate work at the University of Calgary with a NP residency in Critical Care Medicine. She continued to practice as a clinician, researcher and educator within the Intensive Care unit for almost 20 years.

Ashley is a lifelong learner and expert in her field. Her training in aesthetic medicine includes attending over 52 credited advanced injectables courses, attending monthly conferences in aesthetic medicine and constantly seeking new research and methodologies in her field. When you sit in her chair you can rest assured that you will be safely looked after, treated with the utmost kindness and respect, and receive the best care.

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Christy Dwyer, RN BScN

Nurse Injector

Medical Aesthetician

Christy is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Distinction of Honors from the University of Alberta.

With over 20 years of nursing experience, Christy practiced as a Registered Nurse in multiple Intensive Care Units throughout Calgary before transitioning to medical aesthetics and cosmetic surgery in 2019. She is fully certified in Advanced Skin Facial Therapy graduating with honours from the Esthetics Institute where she found her passion for achieving healthy skin with an integrated, multifocal approach. Christy is fully certified and highly specialized as a cosmetic laser nurse, focusing on ablative and non-ablative laser treatments, and is nationally certified as an Aesthetic Laser Safety Officer. Christy continued to enhance her career in aesthetics by becoming a nurse injector under the valued mentorship of Medical Director, Dr. Ashley Clerk. She prides herself on enhancing beauty through combination therapies including injectables and laser treatments to help create youthful, healthy skin.

This busy mom of two children is passionate about living a healthy and active lifestyle. When not in the clinic, you will find her in the mountains, training for marathons, or travelling the world. You will love Christy’s positive energy, enthusiasm, and exceptional service during your experience.

Christy Dwyer, RN BScN Nurse Injector Medical Aesthetician Christy is a Registered Nurse with ... Read More

Laura completed her undergraduate degree as registered nurse in 2005 from Mount Royal College. She worked in transplant oncology for over 8 years before pursuing her graduate studies at the University of Calgary to become an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

She has since worked for over ten years in lung cancer diagnostics. Laura integrates health and wellness into her everyday lifestyle and believes that investing and looking after oneself is multifaceted. Laura has had the opportunity to train in medical aesthetics under the mentorship of Dr. Ashley Clerk after completing her certification through the Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics.

After many years in cancer care delivery Laura has realized that one of her passions is providing patient centered and focused care. She is looking forward to supporting clients achieve their aesthetic goals.

While not working Laura enjoys spending time with her children and husband and weightlifting.

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Nadia graduated from the University of Calgary in 2015 with a BA in International Development and continued her education in Human Resources Management.

She began her career with the United Nations’ UNICEF division followed by management in communications, before pursuing her long-time passion in skin treatments and improvements. She proceeded to complete her education in Medical Aesthetics and a variety of advanced skin treatment trainings with the objective of making a positive impact on people’s confidence and self-image.

At BARDÖT Beauty, Nadia offers a variety of advanced skin treatments, and provides advice on methods of improvement regarding skin concerns. Additionally, she assists in procedures alongside Medical Director, Dr. Ashley Clerk, combining Dr. Clerk’s medical expertise with her medical aesthetic approach for well-rounded results.

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Megan Starke

Aesthetic Injector

Medical Aesthetician

Megan Starke is an experienced skin specialist and Licensed Practical Nurse. Driven by natural, healthy, and balanced results; Megan takes pride in providing personable and compassionate patient care. After completing her training at the Institute of Skin Science in 2008, Megan has been working in the medical aesthetic field and continues to accomplish advanced specialty courses to enhance her practice. She prides herself in being an acne specialist, successfully treating all grades of acne with varying and successful tactics. She takes a holistic approach when treating the skin, looking at internal and external sources to the skin concern.

After 10 years of mastering the aesthetics industry, Megan continued to enhance her career through her pursuit and passion for nursing, becoming an injector under the valued mentorship of Medical Director, Dr. Ashley Clerk.

She has taken numerous injection certifications, Foundations of Advanced Injections, Facial Injections Masterclass, and MD Codes Immersion. Megan continuously enrols herself in continuing education to keep up with the dynamic aesthetic industry.

When Megan isn’t at the clinic, she is chasing around 3 children and a husband on her acreage. She is certified personal trainer and enjoys teaching and promoting active living.

Meg believes in creating long lasting patient relationships and healthy self-investments that produces positive outcomes in all aspects of one’s life through a minimalistic natural approach.

Megan Starke Aesthetic Injector Medical Aesthetician Megan Starke is an experienced skin speci... Read More